Newburyport/Rockport Line | Commuter Rail

Service Change Upcoming

On the weekends of Feb 1-2, Feb 15-16 & Mar 8-9, express and local shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Swampscott and North Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line to allow for bridge replacement work. cdn.MBTA.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-01-18-newbury-rockport-weekend-shuttle-schedule.pdf

A diagram of the shuttle bus diversion taking place on the weekends of Jan 18-19, Feb 1-2, Feb 15-16 & Mar 8-9.

- A diversion schedule will be in effect.
- Express service will operate between Swampscott and North Station.
- Local service will make an extra stop at Wonderland Station for a Blue Line connection.
- Passengers at Chelsea may also consider a Silver Line SL3 connection.
- This allows for work in support of MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacement project.

Here is a list of the shuttle bus locations:

North Station:
Nashua Street on the Southern side of the station.

Chelsea:
On Everrett Avenue by Vale Street, North of the station.

Wonderland:
At the station busway, Berth E.

Lynn:
At the Lynn Station busway, 325 Broad Street, Berth 1. There will be no service at Lynn Interim Station, passengers must make their way to the old station's busway.

Swampscott:
On Railroad Avenue, just South of the station.

Updated: 2/3/2025 3:14 AM EST

Track Change

Please board all Newburyport Line trains on the inbound platform (Track 2) at North Beverly until further notice.

Track Change

Please board Newburyport Line Train 153 (2:35 pm from North Station) on the inbound platform (Track 2) at Beverly.